<body><div><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=2dNhM5_1GpxwBDf00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=2dNhM5_1GpxwBDf00" width="875" height="548" ><figcaption>Tommy Ahlquist, CEO of Ahlquist, speaks at the Boise Metro Chamber's TIME event. (PHOTO: BMCC)</figcaption></figure>BOISE―A record 190 young professionals and business representatives registered for the fifth annual Boise Young Professionals Summit, held Oct. 27 at The Riverside Hotel in Boise, according to a news release from the Boise Metro Chamber. The chamber hosted the daylong event, which connected emerging leaders with local business professionals for leadership training, mentorship and discussions about the future of the Treasure Valley. This year’s theme, “TIME,” focused on how professionals build leadership skills, develop meaningful careers and contribute to their communities. Grant Thompson of Thompson Consulting Group opened the summit with a presentation on leadership, employee development and clear communication. He stressed the importance of investing in employees, keeping top performers and setting meaningful goals for an organization. <figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=31kVZq_1GpxwBDf00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=31kVZq_1GpxwBDf00" width="875" height="548" ><figcaption>A mentoring workshop was one of the components of the Boise Metro Chamber’s TIME event. (PHOTO: BMCC) –</figcaption></figure>At the luncheon keynote, Jessica Hagan, president and general manager of KTVB News Group, spoke about how professional relationships and personal decisions shape a lasting legacy. Drawing on conversations with established community leaders, Hagan encouraged attendees to seek out mentors and to recognize the influence they can have on others throughout their careers. The closing session, “The Treasure Valley: Past, Present and Future,” featured Michael Ballantyne, managing partner at TOK Commercial Real Estate; Charity Nelson, vice president of leasing and people at Adler Industrial; and Tommy Ahlquist, CEO of Ahlquist. Ballantyne highlighted people who helped shape Boise’s history, and Nelson discussed the opportunities and challenges of regional growth, including housing, transportation and infrastructure. Ahlquist ended the session by urging young professionals to take an active role in shaping the Treasure Valley’s future.Attendees also took part in breakout discussions on professional skills, career planning, leadership and personal growth. During a mentorship hour, they met one-on-one with experienced Treasure Valley professionals for career advice and networking. <figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=0EhlOo_1GpxwBDf00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=0EhlOo_1GpxwBDf00" width="875" height="548" ><figcaption>Jessica Hagan, general manager of KTVB, was the event’s keynote speaker. (PHOTO: BMCC) –</figcaption></figure>The event’s presenting sponsors were Alaska Airlines and Blue Cross of Idaho. Co-sponsors were Albertsons and ESI Construction. Table sponsors were Boise Cascade, HDR, KeyBank, Lamb Weston, Micron and PetIQ. ICCU was the scholarship sponsor, and Mountain America Credit Union sponsored professional headshots. A full recap of the summit is available at boisechamber.org. Founded in 1883, the Boise Metro Chamber is a private, nonprofit, membership-driven organization of businesses, civic organizations, educational institutions and individuals. It is the only five-star accredited chamber of commerce in Idaho. This story was written using artificial intelligence with human oversight.</div></body>

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BOISE―A record 190 young professionals and business representatives registered for the fifth annual Boise Young Professionals Summit, held Oct. 27 at The Riverside Hotel in Boise, according to a news release from the Boise Metro Chamber. The chamber hosted the daylong event, which connected emerging leaders with local business...

Boise Young Professionals Summit sets registration record with 190 attendees

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BOISE―A record 190 young professionals and business representatives registered for the fifth annual Boise Young Professionals Summit, held Oct. 27 at The R

Boise Young Professionals Summit sets registration record with 190 attendees

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